Sore Throat Remedies?

[TheChickenCameFirst]

Ok, I've been sick for the past couple days with some sort of killer cold. I think I'm over it for the most part, fever is gone, etc. I don't have strep, but a nasty sore throat! I know about the gargling with salt water, but does anyone else have any remedies that can help soothe my throat? your help is GREATLY appreciated!

 

[noodleroo]

Try this tea. If you don't have all the ingredients, that's ok.

To a cup of hot, not boiling water (not heated in the microwave) add:
a pinch of slippery elm bark
a pinch of cayenne
about 1/2 a regular sized lemon
a teaspoon apple cider vinegar
about 2 tsp. honey, more if you like it sweeter

3 or 4 cups of it spread out through a day really helps

 

[trishamonks]

have you tried honey just let it run down your throat it coats the muscles i do this maybe 4 or 5 times a year whenever i get sore throat

 

[lurky]

Cepacol came out with a new throat spray that is WICKED NUMBY!!!!!
ITs so NUMBY, my DH cant use it. But if you really need it, its awesome. It also helps a tickle cough that follows and keeps you up at night.

 

[HeatherLynn]

another drink you might try. I found this one in an old book about natural medicine. Its yummy enough for the kids to drink happily and I feel great after drinking it. This was recommended as a flu preventative.

Apple cider ( or juice if thats what you have on hand) I use a whole gallon when I make it. Its popular in our house.
a couple cloves
a cinnamon stick
a wedge of lemon.
and honey to taste

I just put in on the stove for a bit. Now I do warn you, because of the cloves you will feel like you are trying to sweat out the cold. I always feel very good afterwards though.

For a sore throat I got a honey based cough syrup from whole foods last year. I also will just drink lemon and honey thick.

 

[chickendude]

Take honey and pour into a sauce pan squeeze fresh lemon juice into the honey. heat and stir till a slight boil. Let cool a bit but while still warm take 3 or 4 tablespoons as needed. My grandmother passed this to us and always soothes a sore throat. Use 1/4 cup honey and 1 lemon.

 

[michickenwrangler]

Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger tea served hot with some honey for sweetening. If you're truly brave, add a bit of powdered garlic too.

 

[zippitydooda]

You may not find this easily, but you can get in online: Oreganol. It is the oil of oregano. You place several drops under your tongue & hold it until you can't stand it anymore (it burns kind of like spicy food). It is absorbed into the membranes & shortens colds/flu and respiratory ailments, along with sore throats. I always end up burping up what tastes like pizza (lol). I found ours at a heath food store locally, but did find it online. It is kind of expensive, as .45 fluid oz cost me almost $20. BUT.... it lasts forever! I take it at the first sign of a cold, and several times, the cold never even kicked in.... YAY! Mine is Mediterraneon Source Wild Handpicked P73. I was somewhat skeptical when I was first told about it, but it really does work.... I give it to my kids & there are NO side effects (except burping).

I hope you feel better!

 

[cellochck]

chamomile tea with lots of honey. I also make "hot lemonade." Juice of half a lemon and a lot of honey mixed with enough hot water to fill a coffee mug.

 

[TheChickenCameFirst]

Awww thanks everyone!

I am feeling better, but it one bad sore throat that does not want to go away! I have honey lemon and garlic in my cupboards right now, so I'll try that with hot water! Thanks!!!